A process server in Humble, Texas works in Harris County, where this city of 16,797 people on 9.9 square miles has three hospitals within about 1.6 miles of its center, which keeps records subpoenas simple. Citations, petitions and notices are covered too. Standard Service starts the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service starts it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service starts it within 24 hours. When the papers are in the recipient's hands, a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Humble: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69 and its attempt window is the longest. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. Humble customers see the same list on the pricing page and the order form. Harris County's constables and sheriff also serve papers, and the commissioners court sets their fees under Local Government Code 118.131. Using a private server is a different route.
Who May Serve Papers in Humble: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 103 reads like a short guest list. Welcome: sheriffs, constables, and other persons authorized by law. Welcome with a court order: adults 18 or older. Welcome with a credential: process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Not welcome under any circumstances: parties and others with a stake in the case. The certification guide covers the credential.
Where Humble Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Humble is far from the Harris County seat in Houston: the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002, is about 16.7 miles from Humble in a straight line. Small money claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions are justice court matters, and divorces are not. County courts take claims over $200 up to $20,000. Civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 can be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. The justice court precinct for a Humble address depends on that address, and the clerk can confirm. See the Harris County page.
Eviction Notices in Humble: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Humble landlords start every eviction with paper: a notice to vacate in writing. The tenant gets three days at a minimum, though a lease or agreement may shorten or lengthen that. Four delivery methods are recognized, namely mail, a conspicuous spot inside the premises, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic communication agreed in writing. A deadline that lands on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day, because those days are counted. After the notice period, the landlord brings a sworn petition to justice court. A private server may deliver the notice; the eviction citation, though, may be served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Humble Defendants
Divorce papers begin with the citation, which the plaintiff tries to get to the spouse directly or through registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If that fails, Rule 106(b) permits the plaintiff to ask the court for another method, backed by a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier efforts. If granted, papers may be left with someone over 16, or sent by email or social media. To reach a company, serve its registered agent, or a corporation's president or a vice president, with the Secretary of State as the last resort. A default cannot be granted before ten days of proof of service are on file. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Humble
Humble Police Department covers the city. Three hospitals are close: Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, 18951 Memorial North, Humble, TX 77338 (about 0.8 miles), Townsen Memorial Hospital, 1475 FM 1960 Bypass E, Humble, TX 77338 (about 1.3 miles), and Cleveland Emergency Hospital, 8901 FM 1960 Bypass Rd W, Suite 105, Humble, TX 77338 (about 1.6 miles). A subpoena goes to the witness as a copy with any fee the law requires: $10 for each day of attendance from the party who summons, and $1 for a records custodian. Where a nonparty holds the documents, all parties must have 10 days' notice before the subpoena goes out. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Humble
Humble is covered by ZIP codes 77338 and 77396. Houston, Woodbranch and Roman Forest are close.
Humble Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.
What if the person avoids service?
Document the attempts and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order. See services and the FAQ.